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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA

 

City Council:

Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large

Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael Marcello

City Clerk, Jill Seppa

 

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER Video

            Roll Call

 

Fogarty__X___ Lawson__X___ Rego__X___ Sousa __X___ Rodericks_____

 

 

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

-          Salute to the flag lead by Council Vice-President Rego.

 

III.       PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Video

 

1.      Restaurant Week Raffle Drawing – Council Vice President Rego

 

-          Vice-President Rego thanks his fellow council people and the city clerk who got behind the program, and he states that restaurateurs who got behind the program saw some increase in traffic.

-          Councilman Lawson states that the promotion for the program was great, and that the restaurants he went to said things were going well and people were coming in specifically because of the promotion.

-          Councilwoman Sousa thanks those that participated, those that were involved, and her fellow council members for the success of the program. Councilwoman Sousa also states that city council would like to support other businesses, not just restaurants, throughout the city.

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-          Councilman Fogarty thanks the businesses that participated.

-          Councilwoman Sousa announces the winners of the raffle.

 

VII.     CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote – Video

 

1.      READ IN

      Special Event License – One day Entertainment

Applicant: Ryan McCauley

Event : Annual Block Party

Location: Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave (02914)

Date and time: June 17, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm

 

2.      COUNCIL JOURNALS

1.      May 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

2.      May 7, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

3.      May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

4.      May 21, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes

5.      June 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

 

3.      ABATEMENTS

Year

Amount

2024

$2018.24

Total

$2018.24

 

 

 

 

 

4.      COUNCIL CALENDAR

1.      Move August 6 2024 meeting to August 7, 2024

 

-          Motion to approve the consent calendar made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

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VIII.    LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote Video

A.    Motion to bundle licenses

 

-          Motion to bundle licenses made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

B.     Motion to approve licenses

 

-          Motion to approve licenses made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

           

            C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

1. One Day-Entertainment

Applicant: Greg Dias

Address: 57 Tryon Ave (02916)

Date & Time: 2:00-10:00pm

Entertainment: DJ

Member

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Fogarty

 

 

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Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

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5.      Special Event License – One day Entertainment

Applicant: Ryan McCauley

Event : Annual Block Party

Location: Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave (02914)

Date & Time: August 19, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

6.      One Day of Event-Block Party

Applicant: Greg Dias

Date & Time: July 20, 2024 2:00pm-10:00pm

Address: 57 Tryon Ave (02916)

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

7.      Mobile Food Est.

Application: John Fanelli

Business Address: 47 Barrett Rd (03048)

Business name: Fanelli Lemonade

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

8.      Mobile Food Est.

Application: John Fanelli

Business Address: 47 Barrett Rd (03048)

Business name: Ginas Fried Dough

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Member

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Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

9.      Mobile Food Est.

Application: John Fanelli

Business Address: 47 Barrett Rd (03048)

Business name: Fanelli Confections

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

10.  Carnival/Circus

Application: John Fanelli

Business Address: 47 Barrett Rd (03048)

Kiddie Land Rides:8

Concessions: 4

Rides: 5

Location: 700 Bullocks Point Avenue

Date & Time: July 17, 2024 – July 21, 2024 Wednesday 6pm-10pm, Thursday 6pm-10pm, Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 1pm-10pm

 

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

11.  Mobile Food Truck

Applicant: Ryan Moran

Business: Alainas

Business address: 343 Kingston Road (02892)

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Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

12.  Sunday Holidays

Applicant: Victor Farley

Business: Outsider Cooking Company LLC/Outsider

Address: 1055 S Broadway (02914)

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

13.  Victualing-not more than 25

Applicant: Victor Farley

Business: Outsider Cooking Company LLC/Outsider

Address: 1055 S Broadway (02914)

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

14.  Victualing-Transfer License

Previous : Jema Inc DBA Townies Feel Good Food

Transfer to: Shenouda Fahmy DBA Townies Feel Good Food

Address: 324 Waterman

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

 

 

Lawson

 

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

 

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

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D.    PUBLIC HEARING-

1.      Outdoor Liquor License – Class B

Applicant: Monique Olivieria

Business: Union Square Bistro LLC

Address: 332 Bullocks Point Ave (02915)

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Fogarty. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 3-0.

 

-          Monique Olivieria states that the intention for the outdoor liquor license is to sell liquor from the shed. The hours for the outdoor patio will be the same as the indoor.

 

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

 

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

2.      Outdoor Dance & Entertainment License

Applicant: Monqiue Oliviera

Business: Union Square Bistro LLC

Address: 332 Bullocks Point Ave Ave (02915)

 

-          Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

-          John Heiney wants to clarify that an establishment with a regular license for outdoor entertainment is not exempt from the noise ordinances.

 

            Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

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IX.       COMMUNICATIONS- Video

            Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.  A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.

 

1.      Nancy Hale Indoor Public Swimming Pool, Workforce Development

2.      Mickeda Barnes – Taxes/Disability American Disabilities Act related to tax exemptions

 

X.        PUBLIC COMMENT Video

            All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments.  Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.  The order of speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.

 

-          Richard Wood speaks on the community center. He thanks the board for the reconsideration.

-          Hugh Campbell speaks on the community center. He notes that as residents and tax payers, they caution the city to monitor the actual billing costs for this project relative to the appropriated funds.

-          June Silva thanks the council and is happy that the project is moving forward.

-          John Heiney speaks on noise issues relating to outdoor events.

-          Libby Narrow thanks the council for reconsidering the resolution.

 

XI.       APPOINTMENTS - none

 

XII.     COUNCIL MEMBERS Video

  1. Timeline for Charter Commission Amendments – Council President Rodericks

 

-          Vice-President Rego states that there is a workshop scheduled for June 27.

 

2.      Pierce Field installation of a batting cage at Amaral & Rodericks Little League Fields - discussion only -Council Vice President Rego

 

-          Vice-President Rego states that he would like to allocate a minimal amount of ARPA funds (less than $50,000) toward this project.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that the batting cages have been ordered and can be installed once they arrive.

  1. Re-allocation of Oldham School ARPA funds – discuss- Councilman Lawson

-          Councilman Lawson states that they have $1 million of ARPA funds to reallocate. He would like the money to be reallocated towards recreation.

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-          Vice-President Rego states that he would like the money to be reallocated towards Bourne Park.

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that she would like the money to be reallocated towards sidewalks. She also advocates for reallocation towards Martello Street Playground and the park on 7th street. She also advocates for compostable toilets at Bold Point Park.

  1. Statement on Crescent Park Concession Building Project / Municipal Beach Project – discuss – Councilman Lawson

 

-          Councilman Lawson asks to not make a final decision without public input.

  1. Update on pedestrian light at Reynolds & Broadway – discuss Councilwoman Sousa

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that she does not have an update at this time.

  1. Review of City Hall Family Fun Night June 19, 2024– discuss – Council Vice President Rego

-          Vice-President Rego asks who organized and is in charge of this event.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that the owner of the food truck reached out to the city, and this event wasn’t initiated by the administration.

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that the vendors were not put on the docket for a regular meeting, but a workshop meeting. She also states that some vendors were selling liquor on city property, and she does not recall giving permits for liquor use on city property. Councilwoman Sousa would like clarification on this matter.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende states that she will get and provide information regarding permits, insurance and liquor license.

-          Vice-President Rego asks if there was a police detail hired because of the the presence of alcohol on city property.

  1. Street traffic and parking concerns at Purchase St – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that there are parking concerns and proposes that Purchase Street be turned into a one way from Freeborn to Taunton Avenue.

  1. City park maintenance – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa

-          Councilwoman Sousa asks how the city plans to address the parks. She states that it would make sense for a team to clean up the parks on Mondays after heavier use on the weekends. She would like the city to look nice and presentable for when people are utilizing the space.

 

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-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, agrees that she would like the city to look as beautiful as it can. She also states that the DPW staff and the recycling coordinator work very hard to do all they can do. She states that there is no way of knowing when trash is deposited at a particular park. She also states that the crews have a regular process where they mow the lawns, take care of the baseball fields, prepare playgrounds, and clean up trash.

  1. East Providence Restaurant week – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that they are looking to gather feedback from the restaurants.

  1. Infrastructure improvements for citywide flooding issues; upgrade culverts – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that the culverts are smaller than necessary and acknowledges that it is a big project.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that they have conducted interviews with six potential engineering firms. She also states that they have shortlisted three and are working to have them to submit a proposal for the scope of work looking into the city’s major problem areas.

  1. Update on State Street / Abbott Street flooding remediation project and use of buildings for public safety training-discuss - Councilwoman Sousa

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that they had their last safety training last week. She also states that on July 12th, an RFP will go out to bid, on July 26th, there will be a walkthrough of the site with potential contractors, on August 9th, RFP responses will be due, on August 16th, neighbors will be provided with notifications, on August 23rd, they are expected to complete contract negotiations, on September 30th, demo begins, and on October 31st, the demo should be complete.

  1. Appoint independent legal counsel for East Providence Charter Commission amendments – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that a charter change for the council to be able to have some of their own legal counsel might want to be considered. 

  1. Update on RFQ for On Call Financial Advisor – discuss - Councilwoman Sousa

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that it would be beneficial to consider a financial advisor to help navigate some of the decisions that they have to make.

-          Councilman Sousa asks for an update regarding applicants and the close date for that.

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-          City Clerk, Jill Seppa, states that the RFP was posted with a deadline of tomorrow for applicants. She also states that it was placed on the Thursday work session agenda for the council to review submissions.

  1. Statement for Ordinance for Fourth Rescue – discuss – Council Vice President Rego

-          Vice-President Rego states that the ordinance that was placed on the docket of the last council meeting for a vote got tabled for further study. He states that another ordinance will be drafted, but was not provided at this time because of time constraints. He states that he will persist until this community receives the services it needs.

 

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote-

1.      Ordinance Amending Ord. Chapter 911 Reallocating and Reappropriating up to $3,000,000 formerly allocated toward a Community Recreation Center toward the former Oldham School Building for needed upgrades Video

Sponsor: Councilman Lawson

-          Motion to table the ordinance indefinitely made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

2.      No parking in select locations on Commercial Way Video

Summary: Sec 18-307

 

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

-          Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

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XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS Video

1.      Review, discuss and possible vote on suggested charter changes as recommended by East Providence Charter Commission as set forth in Exhibit A

 

-          Vice-President Rego states that they are meeting on June 27th, July 9th, and then August 7th. He states that this is an issue because ballot questions have to be certified by the canvassing authority by August 5th.

 

2.      Standing Item - Discuss impact of Washington Bridge closure in the City of East Providence – City Council

 

-          Councilman Lawson encourages people to spread the word that East Providence is open and that people are visiting the restaurants and cafes and coming to the events.

  1. Update on Fire Academy and Collective Bargaining for a Fourth Rescue as agreed upon with the Mayor on December 5, 2023 – receive update and discuss – Council Vice President Rego

-          Vice-President Rego asks for an update on the fire academy.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that she cannot give an update on the fire academy at this time because she hasn’t spoken with the chief yet.

4.      Update on ARPA fund allocated projects, status of project, predicted timeline and financial status of encumbered and unencumbered allocated funds – Council Vice President Rego

A.    Potter & Burgess Parking Lots

B.     Pierce Field

C.     Storefront Improvement Program

D.    Community Center

E.     Police Department

F.      Crescent Park Concession Stand

G.    Event Pad

H.    Kent Heights

I.        Art Utility Box Project

J.       Bold Point Park

K.    Oldham School Business Incubator

L.     Oldham School physical building updates; roof, windows and doors

M.   Placemaking- Citywide

N.    Splash Pad- Riverside

O.    Adaptive Playground Equipment

 

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, states that she can’t address any of the financials and that the direct was home sick.

 

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XV.     NEW BUSINESS Video

 

A.    MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

            Chief of Staff; Patricia Resende.  

1.      East Providence Community Center: Sam Bradner, Managing Partner, Peregrine LLC & Erik Andrutis, Senior Project Manager, Peregrine Group LLC

2.      Recognizing Leonard Avenue as Harry “Hawk” Edmonds Way

3.      May 2024 Finance Reports – Dir. Malcolm Moore

4.      Cape Verdean Independence Day – Proclamation

 

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, reads the proclamation.

 

5.      Peruvian Independence Day – Proclamation

 

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, reads the proclamation.

 

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS  

1.      Glenlyon Field Fence Agreement – Solicitor Marcello

 

-          Solicitor Marcello states that they have one fully signed agreement and that he met with the gentleman who hasn’t fully executed the other agreement.

 

2.      Dan Borges- Director of Public Works

Recommendation for Handicap Parking at 44 Cole Street

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

3.      Melissa Linhares Spurr- ARPA Project Manager – Oldham School

 

-          Melissa Linhares Spurr provides the timeline that the consultants have given her. On July 2nd, they’re having two meetings with the consultants, after the meetings, they’re going to start doing the interviews with the council. She states that between February and March, they are going to do the community agreement.

 

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C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-Councilman Lawson

1.      Congratulations to the East Providence School Department

2.      Thank you to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Forand

3.      Thank you to teachers, administrators and staff of the East Providence Public Schools

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote Video

1.      Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with CB Utility for the Warren Avenue and Highland Avenue Water Line Replacement Project

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

 

2.      Resolution Amending Resolution No. 81 Adopted January 9, 2024 to Reflect a Change in the Funding for the Installation of Carpet Tiles and LVT Flooring Throughout East Providence City Hall

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks & Council Vice President Rego

 

-          Motion to deny this resolution made by Councilwoman Sousa.

 

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that the council has already allocated funds, so there doesn’t seem to be a need to split funds.

-          Vice-President Rego states that they allocated $129,600 on the first meeting in December. On January 9th they allocated $429,000 out of capital. He states that this resolution would pull some from the capital as well as the ARPA funding.

-          Mayor DaSilva’s understanding is that there is not enough funding, and the goal is not to replace capital funding with ARPA funding. He states that they’re trying to bring additional funding so that it covers the total cost of the project. The original resolution was for $89,000, and they’re adding additional funding to that resolution.

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that the original resolution asks the city to use capital improvement funds in the amount of $60,000 and ARPA funds in the amount of $69,600 to complete the project, as opposed to the total amount which came initially from capital funds

 

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-          Mayor DaSilva states that the capital funding that was authorized through a budget that came through an ordinance or the budget process wasn’t enough money. He states that they’re asking for the additional money so they reach the $129,600.

-          Vice-President Rego states that at the last meeting, the finance director stated that there was no ARPA money available. Vice-President Rego asks how they’re coming up with the money.

-          Mayor DaSilva states that the money will come from wherever they have unencumbered ARPA funds.

 

-          Councilwoman Sousa makes a motion to table this resolution. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

3.      Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase Self-Contained Composting Toilet Buildings for the Riverside Recreation Field, Kent Park and Hull Street Playground

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Fogarty

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Fogarty. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

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Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

Rodericks

 

 

4.      Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase Seven Police Vehicles for the Police Department

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Fogarty. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

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-          Vice-President Rego asks if these vehicles are being purchased through Paul Masse and if they are Chevy Equinoxes.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, confirms that these vehicles are being purchased through Paul Masse, and that the vehicles will be used for the detective division.

 

Member

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Nay

Fogarty

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Lawson

X

 

Rego

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Sousa

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Rodericks

 

 

 

5.      Motion to reconsider Resolution No. 138 adopted on June 4th, 2024 related to the Oldham School as the site for the new recreation center and that all ARPA funds be moved to the Oldham site.

 

-          Councilman Lawson states that the administration won’t move the ARPA funds to the Oldham site.

 

-          Motion to reconsider the resolution from June 4th made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

 

-           Council Vice-President supports the idea of a recreation center and asks the community to be respectful to the council members.

 

Member

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Fogarty

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Lawson

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Rego

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Sousa

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Rodericks

 

 

 

-          Motion to deny this resolution made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

 

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that the council is unanimous in that they want a recreation center. She also states that there have been contentious discussions on where that recreation center should be, how the recreation center should look, and what should be in the recreation center. The process took a while because there were many meetings and a lot of work on the side of the city administration, the architects, and the city council. She states that she will be looking for the traffic concerns that she has at that location. She has been asking for that left-hand turn signal. She believes that it is the responsibility of the administration to make sure that this space and the surrounding area is safe for people to travel by vehicle or by foot.

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Sousa

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Rodericks

 

 

 

6.      Resolution To Honor Harry “Hawk” Edmonds By Recognizing Leonard Avenue As “Harry “Hawk” Edmonds Way

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks & Councilwoman Sousa

 

-          Councilwoman Sousa states that this area and this family have been a part of the City of East Providence for well over 200 years, and they have strong rooted participation in the city.

-          Chief of Staff, Patricia Resende, reads the proclamation.

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

-          Harry Edmonds states that he’s honored for this recognition and that the Edmonds family has been part of the fabric of East Providence for close to 200 years.

 

Member

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Nay

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Lawson

X

 

Rego

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Sousa

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Rodericks

 

 

 

7.      Resolution Authorizing the Mayor To Enter Into A Lease Agreement With Dune Brothers, LLC To Operate The Loof Carousel Concession Stand

 

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0.

 

-          She states that she received the answers to her questions regarding the lease before the meeting and is comfortable moving forward with this proposal.

 

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Rego

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Rodericks

 

 

 

E.     INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-

1.      Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating Funds For The Full-Time Operation Of A Fourth Rescue

 

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

 

-          Motion to table indefinitely by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Member

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Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

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Rodericks

 

 

 

2.      An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 18 Of The Revised Ordinances Of The City Of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, As Amended, Entitled “Vehicles And Traffic”

Summary: Sec. 18-269(b) Stop Sign - Fairview Avenue at Bloomfield Street and Bloomfield Street at Fairview Avenue

Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Fogarty. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0.

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

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Bk. 39                                                                                                                         Pg. 475

 

XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

 

-          Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

Member

Aye

Nay

Fogarty

X

 

Lawson

X

 

Rego

X

 

Sousa

X

 

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Approved by Council: July 9, 2024

Attest: ___________________________

           City Clerk

 

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